Khizr Khan cancels scheduled Toronto speech after being told "travel privileges are being reviewed"

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Rosa Hwang? @journorosa 26m26 minutes ago
JUST IN: Gold Star father Khizr Khan cancels scheduled speech in Toronto after being told his "travel privileges are being reviewed."

Link to tweet

article: http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/gold-star-father-s-toronto-speech-cancelled-as-travel-rights-are-reviewed-organizer-1.3312966

[Initech]

1. God damn Trump!!!!!

[mcar]

2. Disgusting

[dalton99a]

3. Tin-pot dictator's warning to critics and dissidents

[Fred Sanders]

4. More pure revenge against any resistence to the regime....3rd world tactics, yet again.

[Retrograde]

5. What "travel priviliges"? He's a US citizen

and if he has a valid passport should be free to travel to and from any country the US has relations with.

But then, he spoke less than glowingly of Donnie...

[Fred Sanders]

7. Obviously Trump's regime is only going to say white gold star families are heroes.

The racism and bigotry drips like a flood from Trump and cabal.

[politicaljunkie41910]

51. ...obviously only "white gold star families are heroes"

I almost choked from laughing when I read that. You made my day.

It's going to be a long 4 years. Our only hope is to continue to do things that make him angry with the hopes that he'll eventually have a heart attack, or a stroke. At age 70, it's our only hope. Justice Dept investigations could last for years and I'll probably have a stroke first from the anxiety of knowing that every day I wake up and that man's still in the White House.

[CanonRay]

50. Good question

I've never heard of such a thing, at least not in this country

[malaise]

6. Huh?

Isn't he an American Citizen? What the fuck is this?

Sue the administration

[HeartachesNhangovers]

8. Who "notified" him? Name names!

Get the press in their face!

[OnDoutside]

16. That's what makes this seem fake to me. He's a US

Citizen, who'd have told him that ?

[nolabear]

22. Raw Story is reporting it now. They're typically reliable.

[bigtree]

25. statement now on Ramsey Talks Facebook page

Link to tweet

...there's some of the same skepticism of this missive from Ramsey Talks among journalists and immigration law experts, right now. I'd watch Rosa Hwang @journorosa Senior Producer, CTV National News for any update or clarification.

[jberryhill]

26. "was notified" by whom?

The US Office of "Travel Privileges"?

Since when does anyone get an advance courtesy call about placement on a no-fly list or passport revocation?

[bigtree]

31. important to note

Rosa Hwang? @journorosa 9m9 minutes ago
Important to note: Mr. Khan hasn't said why his "travel privileges" are under review. When we reached out to him, he had no further comment.

twitter.com/journorosa/status/838840170623422464

[jberryhill]

35. So it is simply an unsupported claim?

[bigtree]

38. there hasn't been a denial offered to CTV

...who have asked for confirmation.

Until he responds with some evidence, yes, you can characterize it as an unsupported claim.

The burden of proof rests with Ramsey Talks and CTV.

[jberryhill]

47. "Why" is a different question

"Who" is a much simpler question, and this claim does not answer that one either.

[HoneyBadger]

41. Might be the Canadian office of Travel Privileges.....

Does not say US. Or could be NEXUS, the Canadian Trusted Traveler endorsement. I have NEXUS and they can pull that privilege in the blink of an eye, as one (me) that has brought an apple across the border can lay claim to.....

[jberryhill]

46. Might be all kinds of things...

Again, which of these entities make courtesy calls to say that their "travel privileges are under review"?

[HoneyBadger]

52. Had privileges removed once they saw the undeclared apple

No review whatsoever. Though an appeal is available.

[jberryhill]

55. English please?

Can you explain to me which US agency is in charge of "travel privileges" or what that even means?

[dixiegrrrrl]

61. and IF it is true...I thought travel was a right, not a privilege

[HoneyBadger]

64. Had Trusted Traveler credentials

Paid a fee, waited a while, had several interviews and was vetted to speed through border control in a number of countries including US, Mexico, and Canada. My particular credentials were managed by Canada. If you fly into JFK and see 400 people waiting to clear customs, and then notice a short line of about 20 people moving quickly through, that was my line.

Privileges !

Two way street, as you can lose them for trivial reasons.

Was driving into Canada and forgot an apple laying in the back seat. Was not even my apple. You have to declare all plants and food. Border control immediately rescinded my credentials.

Can reapply after 6 months. Application takes about a year. No guarantee that I will ever be "trusted" again.

[RedWedge]

29. RipStory is as "typically reliable" as the sources it aggregates and repackages.

That's all it ever does. The "reporting" it's doing now is repeating the story in the OP.

[nolabear]

42. Noted. I check sources often and though they're dramatic

They have a decent track record. We'll certainly see soon.

[jberryhill]

37. So what? Where did this "informing" come from?

What US government agency makes a courtesy call to say your "travel privileges" (whatever the fuck that means) are "under review"?

There is nothing whatsoever in this story that identifies any action by any agency of the US government.

Raw Story may be "reliably reporting" what they were told, but it is absolutely clear that no real reporter has written this story, since there is zero information about what, specifically, the claim is.

[AJT]

9. I can't find this on CTV website

[bigtree]

17. Statement was sent to CTV News

Rosa Hwang? @journorosa 33m33 minutes ago (Senior Producer, CTV National News)
FYI: Statement was sent to CTV News by Ramsey Talks, the event where Mr. Khan was scheduled to speak tomorrow. Mr. Khan has no comment.

[Newcanuck]

36. It's on the main page at ctvnews.ca

http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/gold-star-father-s-toronto-speech-cancelled-as-travel-rights-are-reviewed-organizer-1.3312966

[Wellstone ruled]

10. You are now seeing how

Trump retaliates against anyone who challenge his lies. Ten times over.

[Kimchijeon]

23. that's what I was thinking

well we outnumber him, and he's in the spotlight so we all can point and ridicule.

[Solly Mack]

11. I'm not surprised at how petty Trump is

but this is truly low.

[former9thward]

65. Except its fake news.

There is no such U.S. Department. The whole thing is fake.

[Solly Mack]

67. Thank you!

[gibraltar72]

12. Surprised

But not shocked.

[niyad]

13. welcome to du

[niyad]

14. sickened, but not in the least surprised.

[Jarqui]

15. So those who became US citizens 30 years ago or less are subject

to travel restrictions to Canada (or other places) if they're Muslim?

Congratulations, Mr Khan. I think Donald Trump just made you a wealthier man handing you a slam dunk lawsuit on discrimination.

[ProudLib72]

18. He needs to go anyway

When he gets blocked on return, then it's time to sue the hell out of the gov't. Plus, that is the only way to get the media to cover the story.

[Ilsa]

19. I think you're correct.

I think this needs to happen, sadly, over and over. Even "natural born" citizens are being harassed and detained because they are muslim.

[nolabear]

20. He'll be on every news program by tomorrow. The power and the pettiness!

Just when I think that evil toad couldn't disgust me more.

[stillcool]

21. I feel like crying..

mostly because nothing matters.

[bigtree]

27. it's dismaying

...but, take heart: There are more of us working to end this; many more than I've seen resisting these issues openly and actively, in my lifetime.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

24. ....

[Cryptoad]

28. Beware,,,,,,

"walls" keep people in as well as out!

[Hekate]

45. What I've been saying for years and years. Something there is that doesn't love a wall.

[malchickiwick]

30. "Travel Privileges" -- WTF?? Isn't this a straight-up Gestapo tactic??

I wish that headline felt more like hyperbole than it actually does...

[JustAnotherGen]

32. Remember

The wall used to keep others out - can also be used to keep us in.

[Dem2]

33. JFC - what's up with the xenophobic a-holes this country?

Is this stupidity really going to make them "happy"?

All evidence points to "no". Too bad Rump is too stupid to know what's important and what should have just been racist rhetoric to used to win the election.

[applegrove]

34. ****ers!

[onetexan]

39. so...why are his travel privileges being reviewed

because he spoke out against agent orange, or because he is muslim? The man is a US citizen. What right does the trump administration have to review his travel rights? If i were Mr. Khan i'd sue & make sure it goes all the way up to the US supreme court so this doesn't happen to any other citizen. If Mr. Khan can be singled out, what prevents other citizens from being singled out?

[JDC]

40. Welcome to Facism. Going after opponents with the law

He must be removed from office.

[Hekate]

43. This shames us all as Americans

[libdem4life]

44. The more he screws up, the faster he's gone. The Republicans may harken from another century

but they have to get re-elected in this one. The rats are fleeing the sinking Yacht Trump. The world is laughing. I believe (fingers crossed) that sane and grown-up Republicans do not want to toddle into war with the Toddler in Chief, but they'd best start explaining why to their constituents.

[murielm99]

48. He should Skype,

record his speech, or SOMETHING.

This gentleman should not be silenced.

[IronLionZion]

49. White privileges should be revoked

Since being a US citizen for many decades doesn't matter anymore. If the powers that be want to punish you, you will be punished.

But they also detained Sidd Bikkanaver, the NASA scientist who was born in the USA to a white mother. Being half white wasn't enough for Obama either. It matters how one looks.

[OnDoutside]

53. This appears to be where the story has come from ... "Ramsay Talks" on Facebook

KHIZR KHAN EVENT CANCELLATION

Late Sunday evening Khizr Khan, an American citizen for over 30 years, was notified that his travel privileges are being reviewed. As a consequence, Mr. Khan will not be traveling to Toronto on March 7th to speak about tolerance, understanding, unity and the rule of law. Very regretfully, Ramsay Talks must cancel its luncheon with Mr. Khan. Guests will be given full refunds.
Mr. Khan offered his sincere apologies to all those who made plans to attend on March 7th. He said: "This turn of events is not just of deep concern to me but to all my fellow Americans who cherish our freedom to travel abroad. I have not been given any reason as to why. I am grateful for your support and look forward to visiting Toronto in the near future.

https://www.facebook.com/RamsayTalks/posts/986004498167287

[heaven05]

54. what hateful, hateful people

are those in the Terrible Triumvirate ruling our country. And boy-potus puppet is petty and vindictive. Man what pieces of work ameriKKKans have saddled our government and citizens of conscience with...DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!

This man's son died trying to save the life of americans of many races in an ultimate sacrifice for ameriKKKa and.... This is a perfect example of how really mean spirited a virulent minority of white nationalist (consciously known or not)racists are that have taken over in this country.

Ryan, mcconnell and the rest cruz et al., just as hateful yet sneakier and more slimy in their approach to the issues that these openly racist white nationalists are pushing now. Sick, sick mother*******!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TexasBushwhacker]

56. Not only is he a US citizen, he's from Pakistan

which isn't on Trump/Bannon's "extreme vetting" list.

Fit me for a tin foil hat if you like, but it seems like Trump/Bannon WANTS a terrorist act on US soil, another 9/11, so he'll get support for increased military spending and taking away our civil rights. Don't forget, the Patriot Act was written BEFORE 9/11. They just needed a trigger.

[kstewart33]

57. I posted this story just a few minutes before Bigtree. Verification was the issue.

And that was a legitimate question.

In some digging, found that it's the lead story on the Canada Television Network.

Politico is now reporting it: http://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/khizr-khan-travel-privileges-toronto-235727

[DinahMoeHum]

58. Bunch of lame motherfuckers. Khan is an American citizen.

[TrollBuster9090]

59. He should have gone, essentially calling their bluff.

I honestly don't think they'd dare to do anything.

If they yanked his passport so that he couldn't leave the country, or refused to let him back in, you'd see an uprising like you've never seen before.

[SansACause]

60. Complete nonsense

You don't even need a passport to get INTO Canada. I'm not sure how, if he has a passport and is a US citizen, he could be stopped from returning from Canada. This story smells funny.

[MBS]

62. You do now need a passport, at least to return to U.S. n/t

[SansACause]

68. My niece just went to and returned from Canada w/o a passport.

She only had a copy of her birth certificate and was allowed back in to the US.

[MBS]

71. Good to know.

The last time I traveled there I was told in no uncertain terms that a passport was mandatory.

[kcr]

69. You are mistaken. Passports are now required.

It's coming back that's the problem. Canada will accept a birth certificate and photo ID, but coming back to the US you need a passport.

[OnDoutside]

70. If it was true it would be all over MSM by now.

[Beakybird]

63. I think Khan got conned

Maybe he got a phony call or letter. I just don't see how you can stop a U.S. citizen from going to Canada.

This story has been around for several hours. If it's true, he should post a copy of the letter he received from Homeland Security.

[Cha]

66. How you liking this, Military?!